ACHS History: Promoting Honor Since 1925

Founding

During the first quarter of the twentieth century, higher education experienced a sporadic evolution of honor societies, resulting in proliferation, duplication, and a decline in standards. In October 1925, six credible honor societies, seeing the urgent need to define and enhance the honor society movement, organized the Association of College Honor Societies. Other legitimate societies soon affiliated to begin an expanding membership that currently includes more than 65 societies.

Today, 100 years of dedication to excellence have produced a highly respected professional organization that gives continuous attention to developing high standards and a process of assuring that members are in compliance with the Association's bylaws. 

Read more about ACHS' history: 

• ACHS Historical Overview - As related by Maurice L. Moore, March 15, 1983
• “Prelude to the New Millennium: Promoting Honor for 75 Years" - Presented by Dr. John W. Warren at the ACHS 2000 Annual Meeting